garbage time

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The period at the end of a timed sporting event that has become a blowout when the outcome of the game has already been decided, and the coaches of one or both teams will often decide to replace their best players with substitutes.

Word forms

garbage time

Synonyms

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